haskell / haskell/alex

Provide macros corresponding to the Unicode general categories

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Description

Right now it seems very difficult to write a rule e.g. for words starting with an uppercase letter.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating Alex's macro and Unicode character-category handling, then trace how lexer rules are represented and tested. Done means the relevant Unicode general-category macros support rules such as words beginning with uppercase letters, with regression coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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